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Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 vs Hero Splendor Plus vs TVS Apache RTR 160

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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Royal Enfield Interceptor 650

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 648 cc
  • 47 PS
  • ~25 km/l
  • 218 kg
Hero Splendor Plus

Hero Splendor Plus

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 97.2 cc
  • 8 PS
  • ~65 km/l
  • 112 kg

One of the best-selling motorcycles in the world

TVS Apache RTR 160Earlier version in photo

TVS Apache RTR 160

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 160 cc
  • 16 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 137 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Royal Enfield Interceptor 6504
  2. Hero Splendor Plus4
  3. TVS Apache RTR 1601
  • Most powerRoyal Enfield Interceptor 65047 PS
  • Most pulling powerRoyal Enfield Interceptor 65052 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Royal Enfield Interceptor 650216 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedRoyal Enfield Interceptor 650170 km/h
  • Lowest seatHero Splendor Plus785 mm
  • Most ground clearanceTVS Apache RTR 160180 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Royal Enfield Interceptor 65047 PS
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS

Torque

Royal Enfield Interceptor 65052 Nm
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm

Power to weight

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650216 PS/t
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t

Engine size

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650648 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc

Fuel average

Royal Enfield Interceptor 65025 km/l
Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l

On a full tank

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650343 km
Hero Splendor Plus637 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km

Top speed

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650170 km/h
Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h

Weight

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650218 kg
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg

Seat height

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650804 mm
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm

Ground clearance

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650174 mm
Hero Splendor Plus165 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsRoyal Enfield Interceptor 650Hero Splendor PlusTVS Apache RTR 160
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandRoyal Enfield · IndiaHero · IndiaTVS · India
Type of bikeClassicEverydayStreet
Fuel average~25 km/l~65 km/l~45 km/l
Petrol tank13.7 L9.8 L12 L
On a full tank~343 km~637 km~540 km
Engine and performance
Engine size648 cc97.2 cc160 cc
Cylinders211
CoolingOil and airAirAir
Power47 PS @ 7,150 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm
Torque52 Nm @ 5,150 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight216 PS / tonne71 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne
Top speed170 km/h87 km/h114 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed4-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf and kickSelf start
Size and weight
Weight218 kg (with fluids)112 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)
Seat height804 mm785 mm790 mm
Ground clearance174 mm165 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,398 mm1,236 mm1,300 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 / Disc 240Drum / DrumDisc 270 / Disc 200
ABSBoth wheelsNo (linked brakes)Front wheel
Tyres (front / back)100/90-18 / 130/70-182.75-18 / 2.75-1890/90-17 / 110/80-17

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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  • Royal Enfield Interceptor 650—a month
  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 or Hero Splendor Plus?

Hero Splendor Plus does around 65 km per litre against about 25 km/l for Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 or Hero Splendor Plus?

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 makes 47 PS @ 7,150 rpm; Hero Splendor Plus makes 8 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 or Hero Splendor Plus?

Hero Splendor Plus weighs about 112 kg and Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 about 218 kg, so Hero Splendor Plus is easier to push and park.

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 or Hero Splendor Plus: which should I buy?

Buy Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Hero Splendor Plus if best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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